Fund Governance
Christian Super launches new funds
Christian Super, the $1.5 billion faith-based superannuation fund, has restructured its investment options and launched two new funds.
Elizabeth FryJuly 15, 2019
Fund Governance
Fund Governance
SuperFriend expands its board to increase diversity
SuperFriend, the workplace wellbeing partner of the superannuation and insurance industry, has announced three new appointments to its board of directors.
Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2019
Fund Governance
Industry funds see ESG progress in Asia
First State Super, Cbus Super and Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek help spread the ESG movement in Asia's emerging markets
Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2019
Fund Governance
SuperFriend predicts legislative change
SuperFriend chief executive officer Margo Lydon says the recommendations made by the federal government’s Productivity Commission into Mental Health could result in a new law that allows life insurers to support rehabilitation.
Elizabeth FryMay 6, 2019
Fund Governance
APRA to review ESG matters
A review of APRA’s superannuation prudential framework has found it met its original objectives but must keep evolving to ensure members’ interests are protected.
Elizabeth FryMay 1, 2019
Fund Governance
Global sustainability assets top US$30 trillion
Global socially responsible investments surged 34 per cent to US$30.7 trillion over the past two years, lifted by Japanese pension funds and investor demand amidst growing concern about climate change risk.
Elizabeth FryApril 3, 2019
Fund Governance
Financial services: A high-risk sector for modern slavery
Funds that don’t manage their exposure to modern slavery risk may face legal, reputational and financial consequences
Louise DavidsonApril 1, 2019
Fund Governance
APRA review to verify capability gap
An independent review into the prudential regulator will likely reveal that APRA does not have the wherewithal to fulfil the full breadth of its mandate to respond effectively to emerging financial stability risks at banks, insurers and superannuation funds.
Elizabeth FryMarch 25, 2019
